Best Souls-like Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,289 Souls-like games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Souls-like game rankings were last updated on 5/5/2024.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Souls-like game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,309 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 349,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 339,265 positive reviews and 10,002 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
3. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat. Regular free content updates!
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,046 positive reviews and 4,260 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
4. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,581 positive reviews and 1,921 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
5. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,006 positive reviews and 58 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Slay the Princess
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,225 positive reviews and 287 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
7. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,180 positive reviews and 163 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
8. A Dance of Fire and Ice
A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.
A Dance of Fire and Ice has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,340 positive reviews and 3,862 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2019 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 977950 |
9. Hyper Light Drifter
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,741 positive reviews and 1,107 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2016 |
| Developer | Heart Machine |
| Publisher | Heart Machine |
| Steam App Id | 257850 |
10. Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,134 positive reviews and 682 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2016 |
| Developer | Bombservice |
| Publisher | PLAYISM |
| Steam App Id | 428550 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 4,603 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,789 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,988 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,530 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 10/23/2023 | 94 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 287 | 2/24/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 604 | 1/25/2019 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 3/31/2016 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 3/4/2016 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Slay the Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). A Dance of Fire and Ice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Hyper Light Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight on Steam. Steam Store.